Do all popcorn ceilings have asbestos?

• <div><p>No, not all popcorn ceilings have asbestos, but a vast majority do. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) banned its use in 1973, although it still may have been used up through the early ‘90s. But, in general, homes built or remodeled before the early ‘80s likely utilized materials with asbestos. That being said, a professional test is the only way to determine for sure.</p></div>

Do I have to worry about a new popcorn ceiling having asbestos?

• <div><p>No, you do not have to worry about new popcorn ceilings having asbestos. All residential building materials used since the mid-1980s stopped including asbestos, so new popcorn ceilings have no risk of asbestos. You can still <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/cost-to-texture-drywall.htm">create a textured drywall ceiling</a> with a popcorn texture if you like, but new techniques have no risk of adding asbestos. </p></div>

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I was impressed with the level of detail provided in the report by Ground Zero Home Inspections. The air quality test and sewer (borescope) test were great added bonuses that saved me money in the long run.
Ground Zero Inspections
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Reviewed in December 2021
Mr. Barnett did the water test which almost matched the water test Sussex County results. The techs. installed the system and solved any thing that arose.
Purfect Water Solutions, Inc.
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Reviewed in July 2020
Extremely helpful, knowledgeable, courteous and let me know exactly what he was doing. Tested my water for free - outside in the heat!!!
Hague Quality Water of Maryland, Inc.
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Reviewed in July 2019
Mark did a great job explaining the process of air quality testing and the recommendations were responsible and reasonable based on the findings of the lab testing.
Prism Enterprises Parent Company, LLC
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Reviewed in May 2018
installtion and testing went professionally and smolothly.
ALARM ENGINEERING, Inc.
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Reviewed in April 2018
Very honest, helpful and explained things in terns we could understand. Make sure you ask about indoor air quality testing and advice
UpNorth Home Inspector
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Jack was early for the inspection and had already begun the inspection on the outside of the house. Went inside and he began his inspection. using a digital camera he took pictures of the entire house and up loaded them to a laptop giving description about everything in the house. Everything was...
Taylor Associates Inspection Services Inc
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Reviewed in July 2010
My water was corroding my appliances. So I called for estimates. Sharp Water sent Jerry, a water consultant, to my home. He was on time. He evaluated the water using a portable testing lab. The results were explained to me so I understood what the issues were. I went with Jerry and Sharp Water...
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Mr. Miller is a plumber that I trust completely. He always returned my calls and kept his word, even if he had many other jobs to do at the same time. He made time for my work and gave me his full attention. Mr. Miller reported to my home at the arranged time and he completed the agreed-upon...
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Percolation Tests questions, answered by experts

Asbestos was commonly used in cloth wiring, but not all types of cloth wiring contain it. The age, condition, and appearance of the wiring can provide clues as to whether asbestos is present or not, but the only way to know for sure if the wiring has asbestos is to have it tested.

No, not all popcorn ceilings have asbestos, but a vast majority do. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) banned its use in 1973, although it still may have been used up through the early ‘90s. But, in general, homes built or remodeled before the early ‘80s likely utilized materials with asbestos. That being said, a professional test is the only way to determine for sure.

While asbestos can’t be directly absorbed through the skin—the fibers are too big—skin contact can still produce symptoms. Contact dermatitis can flare up in sensitive individuals but in most cases, the danger from asbestos comes from inhaling the fibers, or dust, that is produced when asbestos is disturbed. If you touch asbestos by accident, immediately wash yourself and your clothes.

Mold, VOCs, radon, carbon monoxide, and particulate matter are typically measured.

No, you do not have to worry about new popcorn ceilings having asbestos. All residential building materials used since the mid-1980s stopped including asbestos, so new popcorn ceilings have no risk of asbestos. You can still create a textured drywall ceiling with a popcorn texture if you like, but new techniques have no risk of adding asbestos.

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